The Good-for-Nothing

The Good-for-Nothing

1914 · 16 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Western

The firm of John Sterling and Sons bad been organized by his father, and when son Gilbert was old enough, he took active part in the management. Gilbert's love for the high life led him away from his duties, and it was nothing unusual for him to spend six nights out of the week with questionable company. Early one morning, intoxicated, Gilbert finds his way to his home. His father reprimands him and finally puts him out of the house, telling him "never to return."

Directed by Gilbert M. Anderson

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Gilbert M. Anderson Gilbert Sterling
Lee Willard Ralph Sterling
Elsa Lorimer Gertrude Chapin
Carl Stockdale John Sterling
Evelyn Selbie Mrs. Sterling
Victor Potel Old Clerk
Emory Johnson

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